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- Much like other promotions in that part of the country, Mid-South Wrestling brought a hard-hitting style of wrestling to its fans. Led by the example of the irascible "Cowboy" Bill Watts, the ground and pound ethic of the roster was not only a key to its success but a keystone to its legacy.
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Mar 10, 2023 · Much like other promotions in that part of the country, Mid-South Wrestling brought a hard-hitting style of wrestling to its fans. Led by the example of the irascible "Cowboy" Bill Watts, the ground and pound ethic of the roster was not only a key to its success but a keystone to its legacy.
- The Mid-South Legacy Today. Watts had a controversial run as boss of WCW in 1992, where he failed to recapture the Mid-South magic. One notable bit is Watts failed to trademark the UWF name, which Herb Abrams later used for an infamous promotion.
- The Quick Death By WCW. Watts approached the deal under the idea that the UWF would still keep going as a separate promotion, which it did for a while.
- It Was Killed By A Recession. Watts was a bit hit by the defection of some stars like Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Jim Duggan to WWE. However, the UWF was still doing great in the ratings and there was a chance it could rise up.
- Becoming The UWF. In 1986, Watts made a huge move to go national. Having secured a good contract deal, Watts transformed the promotion into the Universal Wrestling Federation.
Feb 26, 2024 · Dive into the captivating history of Mid-South Wrestling, a promotion known for its hard-hitting style and behind-the-scenes intensity.
Mid-South Wrestling was a small promotion started by Julius Sigel in Louisiana around 1929. Run by "Cowboy" Bill Watts from 1979 until its demise, Mid-South blossomed for a short time under the glare of sudden national television exposure in 1986 to become the upstart Universal Wrestling Federation.
Jun 4, 2005 · A little less than twenty-three years ago, Watts formed Mid-South; seven and-a-half years later, it was gone. In between, it came oh-so-close to its clarion-clear aim of national prominence numerous times. But, more importantly, it presented the best damned pro wrestling on the planet.
Mid-South Wrestling Association was one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s, where many diamonds of the professional wrestling business began their careers or...
In future articles, I'll be examining some of the classic angles, feuds, and personalities that made Mid-South wrestling so much fun. I also hope to give you folks a run down on the Mid-South history of both the North American and Mid-South tag-team titles.
